Driver killed in Mansfield crash
On Saturday, August 3, at approximately 3:51am, Mansfield Police Department Officers and Fire Rescue personnel were dispatched to the 2300 block of Newt Patterson Road in reference to a single-vehicle accident.
Upon arrival, Mansfield officers observed the vehicle was off the road and engulfed in flames. The Rendon Fire Department and Mansfield Fire Department responded to extinguish the fire. Once the vehicle was extinguished, it was discovered that the vehicle was occupied by the driver, who was pronounced deceased.
The victim has been identified by family as a 27-year-old man.
The incident is in the beginning stages of its investigation. Sgt. Cameron Sly is the lead investigating officer. If you have information concerning the incident, please contact Sgt. Sly at cameron.sly@mansfieldtexas.gov.
